Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Rockhampton (CNS - ROK)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairns to Rockhampton and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$398	Virgin Australia 1 stop 6 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Rockhampton is currently $398
Cheapest one-way flight	$199	Virgin Australia 1 stop 6 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Rockhampton is currently $199
Last-minute weekend getaway	$398	Virgin Australia 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Rockhampton is currently $398
Cheapest business class flights	$918	Virgin Australia 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Sat, Jul 4	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Rockhampton is currently $918

Fastest flight	3 hr 30 min	The fastest flight with stops from Cairns to Rockhampton takes 3 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Rockhampton is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $350–450
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $385–460

Popular airlines from Cairns to Rockhampton

Qantas

from $531

Typical price: $480–660

368 weekly connecting flights

CNS - ROK Every day
Virgin Australia

from $398

Typical price: $370–460

132 weekly connecting flights

CNS - ROK Every day

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Rockhampton

Rockhampton Airport (ROK)

Rockhampton Australia 9 min 2 mi
Gladstone Airport (GLT)

Gladstone Central Australia 1 hr 20 min 56 mi
Emerald Airport (EMD)

Emerald Australia 2 hr 57 min 148 mi
Bundaberg Regional Airport (BDB)

Bundaberg Regional Australia 3 hr 17 min 155 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Rockhampton

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Rockhampton are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $350 to $450.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Rockhampton recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $398. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $199.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Rockhampton is $531, flying from May 21 to May 30.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Rockhampton is $398, flying from May 14 to May 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Rockhampton starts at $398 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $199 and departs on Wed, May 6.

3 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to Rockhampton.

Rockhampton is hot and humid Sep–Apr, with some sweltering highs and possible thunderstorms in the summer months (Dec–Feb). Winter (Jun–Aug) is typically still mild. The Rockhampton River Festival (Jul) features music, market stalls and global food. The Capricorn Food and Wine Festival (Sep) offers tastings, classes and chefs’ demonstrations.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairns to Rockhampton.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairns to Rockhampton really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairns to Rockhampton.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 368 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Rockhampton Airport (ROK) .

Another popular airline flying from Cairns to Rockhampton is:

Virgin Australia offers 132 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Rockhampton Airport (ROK) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and Rockhampton.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Rockhampton recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $398. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $199.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Rockhampton is $531, flying from May 21 to May 30.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Rockhampton is $398, flying from May 14 to May 20.

No airline flies direct from Cairns to Rockhampton.

There are 368 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to Rockhampton per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 132 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Cairns to Rockhampton per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Rockhampton at price $398 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Cairns to Rockhampton.

There are 368 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to Rockhampton per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 132 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Cairns to Rockhampton per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Cairns to Rockhampton.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to Rockhampton, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairns and Rockhampton start at $918 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sat, Jul 4 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Rockhampton start at $398 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 20.

To book business class trips from Cairns to Rockhampton, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairns and Rockhampton starts at $398 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Rockhampton at price $398 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Rockhampton, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.